During this two-day, weekend workshop, students will make one small black ash basket that measures approximately 6”x6”x4”. Students will prepare their base and weave pieces for their small basket by cutting and knife-scraping black ash splint material that has already been hand-pounded off of a black ash log and split down. Students will then weave the basket in the checkerwork weave pattern for the base and the continuous weave pattern for the walls. Students will learn how to finish this basket by tucking in the uprights and preparing their rim and lashing pieces which will be fitted and lashed onto the basket body. Basket kit fee of $75.00 is included.
 
No prior basket weaving experience is required. Some hand strength and finger dexterity are necessary as we will be working with scissors and a knife to prepare all the materials for the basket. All tools and materials are provided by the instructor.
 
Online registration closes three business days before class begins. You may also call 262-636-9177 to check for class availability, and to register, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Classes meet at RAM – Wustum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine.